Brazilian Vegan Feijoada

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 pound black beans, dried, soaked overnight
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 orange, peeled and segmented

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Drain the soaked black beans and rinse them. In a large pot, add the beans and enough water to cover them by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the beans are tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
2. 2.In a separate pan, sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper until they are soft and fragrant. Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot with the beans.
3. 3.Add the oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir everything together and let it simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
4. 4.Remove the bay leaves and serve the feijoada over rice, topped with orange segments.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightIf you don't have dried black beans, you can use canned black beans instead. Just be sure to drain and rinse them before using.
• chevron_rightFor a little extra heat, add some chopped jalapeño to the sautéed vegetables.